Canada Can't Choose Its Way Out of Geography
Prime Minister Mark Carney presents a theory on Canada's global position, advocating for middle powers to collaborate and reduce dependence on the United States. However, this perspective may overlook the limitations imposed by Canada's geographical and strategic realities. The article suggests that while diversification of relationships is desirable, it may not be as feasible as proposed.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney believes middle powers should collaborate.
- ▪He argues that dependence on the United States is a liability for Canada.
- ▪The article critiques the flexibility of Canada's strategic position in the world.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s theory about Canada’s place in the world is confident and, on the surface, coherent: middle powers must act together, dependence on the United States is a liability, and a more diversified set of relationships is both possible and necessary. The problem is that it treats Canada’s strategic position as far more flexible than it actually is. Read Full Article »
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Real Clear Defense.